Used CI griddle on Induction first time

[LMichaels]

So, wanted make some steak tonight. No way wanted to bother with outside. Decided to try my Lodge CI griddle actually did a decent job. Lots to learn though

 

[Josh Dekubber]

I've been using my Lodge cast iron a lot lately mostly for breakfast stuff but on the grill.

 

[MikeCantell]

Looks good, is all of the bottom touching the glass top? if not that would be my only worry as it might not sense temps properly.

 

[LMichaels]

Looks good, is all of the bottom touching the glass top? if not that would be my only worry as it might not sense temps properly.

Yeah, my worry as well. Which is why I intend to look for something different. As while the thing had been heating up it made a "pop" that sounded like a small fire cracker from under the griddle. I suspect there had been a bit of moisture? Not sure. But between the weight on the glass top, and the clumsiness of all that weight. I don't think I will try it again. I'm hoping to find something lightweight (perhaps carbon steel) or what not that will sit flush to the top, and have decent handles.
If anyone knows of something that can be recommended please let me know as Google searches are not giving me much

 

[Bob Bailey]

I've been using my Lodge cast iron a lot lately mostly for breakfast stuff but on the grill.View attachment 122631View attachment 122630View attachment 122629

Good job Josh!

 

[Josh Dekubber]

Good job Josh!

Thanks Bob!

 

[LMichaels]

I'd LOVE to find something like this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FGWFZBC?tag=tvwb-20 but in a 2 burner size. Thing is every time I try searching on "2 burner GRILL pan" I keep getting flat top griddles and it's not what I want. IDK why I cannot seem to get a search to match what I am looking for?!

 

[Josh Dekubber]

I'd LOVE to find something like this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FGWFZBC?tag=tvwb-20 but in a 2 burner size. Thing is every time I try searching on "2 burner GRILL pan" I keep getting flat top griddles and it's not what I want. IDK why I cannot seem to get a search to match what I am looking for?!

Are you looking for it to be made out of stainless or cast iron?

 

[LMichaels]

Are you looking for it to be made out of stainless or cast iron?

Prefer not cast iron. The weight gives me the willies on the glass cook top. For the right piece I'd tolerate CI but prefer stainless or some such material easier to clean and care for. That Lodge is not well suited for the glass top. First off the "ridge" around the edge prevents full "contact" to the stove's surface and I am not sure that is good for induction which I think requires some type of "feedback" of the surface temp. Without contact that would not be accurate. It "worked" last night but made me VERY uncomfortable I just ordered the Tramontina BTW

 

[Josh Dekubber]

Prefer not cast iron. The weight gives me the willies on the glass cook top. For the right piece I'd tolerate CI but prefer stainless or some such material easier to clean and care for. That Lodge is not well suited for the glass top. First off the "ridge" around the edge prevents full "contact" to the stove's surface and I am not sure that is good for induction which I think requires some type of "feedback" of the surface temp. Without contact that would not be accurate. It "worked" last night but made me VERY uncomfortable I just ordered the Tramontina BTW

Nice! Hopefully it works out perfectly for your use.

 

[timothy]

Did steaks on the stove last night too.

I told the Wife it'd been ages since we had done them indoors, but with the weather and seeing she had just bought me a set of HexClad pans with a Black Friday deal I said why not?

Two 1 -1/4" NY strips in the pan and finished in the oven with a pat of butter and sprigs of thyme, rosemary and garlic.

 

[Ed P]

Here's a good explanation about the properties of the different types of pans, including a $4k+ silver pan.